| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $78.75 | 12.747% | $88.7883 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.75 | 13.301% | $176.4663 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.78 | 5.845% | $246.386 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.78 | 10.143% | $124.2193 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.92 | 12.703% | $229.824 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.80 | 5.810% | $42.1124 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.57 | 3.708% | $225.6375 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.35 | $1,133.4338 | $1,133.44 | $1,133.40 | $1,133.40 | |